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FY58 VCU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,864 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,864 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

brake callipers corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,279 miles

All shockers have corrosion to shock bodies

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perishing on outer wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear axle and hubs corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,837 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,961 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,837 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 33,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,093 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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FY58 VCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY58 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY58 VCU registered?

FY58 VCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FY58 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 VCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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